Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Check Engine Light in City of Industry CA
Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Check Engine Light in City of Industry CA
Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Check Engine Light in City of Industry CA
The Puente Hills Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram service center is the premier Mopar service center serving City of Industry Buena Park Puente Hills Norco and the neighboring communities. We provide all the services you’ll ever need for your Mopar vehicle, including diagnosing a check engine light.
What Is a Check Engine Light
The technical name for a Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram check engine light is a malfunction indicator light or MIL. The main computer in your vehicle uses this light to tell you that there’s something wrong. The computer has more information than that—usually an error code from the component reporting that it was operating outside expected parameters—but it has no way to provide you those details via the dashboard. For that, you’ll need to connect a code reader to the computer via the OBD-II port.
What Causes a Check Engine Light to Activate
There are a wide range of issues that can cause activation of your Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Check Engine Light in City of Industry. According to industry data, the 10 most common reasons are the: Catalytic converter, Oxygen sensor, Spark plugs, Mass airflow sensor, Fuel cap, Ignition coils, Fuel injectors, EVAP purge control valve, Thermostat, EVAP purge solenoid.
Service Required and Maintenance Required Lights
It’s not uncommon for a driver to see a light on the dashboard and mistake it for a check engine light. Many modern vehicles have a service required light, which indicates when it’s time to change the oil and oil filter, and in some vehicles, this is called a maintenance required light instead. If you’re unsure which light is active, check your owner’s manual to identify it.
What to Do When You Notice a Check Engine Light
Never ignore a Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram check engine light. The problem won’t go away on its own and could develop into an issue that’s much more expensive to repair. The first thing you should do when it’s safe to do so is check the fuel cap as this is the simplest reason for an active the check engine light. If that doesn’t solve your problem, bring your vehicle to our service center serving City of Industry Buena Park Puente Hills Norco. We’ll connect it to a code reader to determine the problem, and if necessary, we can connect your vehicle to more advanced diagnostic equipment as well.
How Do You Turn Off a Check Engine Light
Most code readers provide the ability to turn the light off. If you have your own code reader, you could disable it yourself this way. However, this isn’t recommended as the light will likely activate again after some time has passed and the error code is reported to the system again. Once our Puente Hills Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram service center team has identified the problem, we’ll clear the light for you but also ensure that your vehicle is running well when you leave.
Request Services
If you have an active Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Check Engine Light in City of Industry, visit the Puente Hills Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram service center as soon as possible, or schedule your appointment online through our website. You can also call or email our dealership serving City of Industry Buena Park Puente Hills Norco and beyond with any questions.